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Citrus Grove Elementary School

729 HAZEN RD, DELAND, FL 32720

Top 10% School in Florida

Ranked 788 of 2461 in Florida

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Citrus Grove Elementary School

729 HAZEN RD, DELAND, FL 32720

Top 10% School in Florida

Ranked 788 of 2461 in Florida

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About Citrus Grove Elementary School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 57%
Reading 60%
State average proficiency is 57% in Math and 60% in Reading.
59
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
825
Total Students
$66972
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 54.18%
Asian 2.55%
Hispanic 21.58%
Black 14.42%
Two+ Races 7.15%
Native Am. 0%
White
54.18%
Asian
2.55%
Hispanic
21.58%
Black
14.42%
Two+ Races
7.15%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 825
49.45%
408 Female
50.55%
417 Male

Student Population

825 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

412 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Citrus Grove Elementary School Contact Information

Address

729 HAZEN RD, DELAND, FL 32720

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Phone

(386) 736-5290

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TOP 788 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Citrus Grove Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
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  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

In January 2026, seven 5th-grade students from Citrus Grove participated in the Volusia County Schools All-County Music Performance at DeLand High School, representing the school in a district-wide arts event. 38 students earned prizes in the Superintendent’s Winter Reading Challenge after logging reading minutes over the Thanksgiving and winter break. Rewards included arcade cards and Sky Zone jump passes, encouraging literacy and student engagement. The school recently hosted its annual Spelling Bee, with a student winning the championship for the second consecutive year—an impressive academic milestone.

FAQ

Q1. How does the school encourage students to be creative?

Ans. Creativity is encouraged through hands-on classroom projects, music and art activities.

Q2. Explain how school events contribute to the development of students.

Ans. Fairs, performances and other events are great opportunities for students to show their talents and build confidence.

Q3. How does the school promote collaborative learning?

Ans. Cooperation and communication skills are enhanced through team-based projects and group activities.

Q4. Are there any programs to encourage reading habits?

Ans. Yes, reading programs and library activities inspire students to love books.

Q5. How do you encourage students to set goals for themselves?

Ans. Teachers can help students set goals that are realistic for them and track their progress over time.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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